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May 17 2011

Dubai forum lays foundation for smart and sustainable academies

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Gulf News

Dubai Top officials from organisers Dubai Sports Council (DSC) have predicted the start of a new era for clubs in Dubai following the successful staging of the first Dubai International Football Academies Forum here earlier this week.

“As the sport body in the emirate we were required to take the initiative of floating this unique concept to assist our clubs following recommendations made at the annual Dubai International Conference. Now it is the responsibility of the clubs to ensure the implementation of the ideas and recommendations to be laid down by the working committee,” Dr Ahmad Sa’ad Al Sharif, Secretary-General, DSC , told Gulf News at the end of the forum on Sunday.

“The idea is to have all the clubs working together towards one goal. We don’t want to copy any academy, but get our clubs to create something of their own,” Dr Sharif said.

Entrusted with the task of putting the entire two-day programme together, Ali Omar Al Baloushi, Acting Director, Club and Sport Performance, DSC , saw a bright future ahead for the younger generation at the club level. “We have set the ball rolling by organising this forum. It is now up to the clubs to further deliberate and come up with the recommendations needed to eventually set up academies that are sustainable and smart,” said Al Baloushi.

As per the set deadline, the conclusion of the forum will now see the setting up of a working committee and sub-committees consisting of representatives from all five Dubai clubs to arrive at the best model to ensure growth of future stars here.

By Alaric Gomes?Senior Reporter

© Gulf News 2011. All rights reserved.

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